In January 2021, the University of Texas at Arlington launched the eLearning Transformational Model (eLearning TM) program to build the foundation for sustainable and scalable transformation into a dynamic, digitally enhanced and responsive university. UTA’s eLearning TM efforts align to provide exceptional contribution to the Building a Talent Strong Texas plan, specifically in areas of increasing attainment of postsecondary credentials for adult learners and streamlining student academic and career pathways through innovative course and program redesign and enhanced support services that lead to increased credentials of value.

The eLearning TM team utilized a structured, holistic approach to supporting the implementation of a set of six short-term micro-credential (certificate) programs in high-demand employment areas (health informatics, diversity and inclusion in business, logistics engineering, military social work, and learning technologies) designed for adult learners. The 90+ members of the cross-campus eLearning team coordinated to launch these certificate programs and simultaneously identified a need for and launched eight parallel projects to provide robust and high-quality course and faculty development; offer flexible teaching and learning options through modernized technology and facilities; deliver enhanced market analysis to programs for recruitment; harness data for targeted support of learners across instructional modalities to close achievement and equity gaps.

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is online only.

PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Provost Office

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Amber Smallwood at amber.smallwood@uta.edu or 817-272-5474

"University Advising's mission is to partner with students, parents, and the community to facilitate autonomy, foster independence and develop opportunities to engage in and refine the academic advising experience. We strive to engage with students, refine academic and career goals, and advise for deliberate and goal-oriented academic progress. Whether you are exploring majors, considering health-related careers, or need a partner to facilitate your academic success plan, University Advising is here." "The majority of eXplore students declare their best-fit major within three semesters. Students who declare a major after exploration tend to persist within those majors at rates higher than those who did not explore majors."

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.

PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Students declare within 3 semesters

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: University Advising

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Catherine Nutter, Ph.D. at catherine.nutter@ttu.edu or 8067422189

lifePATH is a post-secondary program for college-aged students who have neurodevelopmental disorders. The lifePATH Occupational and Life Skills Associate Degree seeking students have IQ's of at least 70 or above in:
*Full Scale IQ
*Reading Comprehension IQ achievement score
*Written Expression or Fluency IQ achievement score
*Math Problem Solving or Reasoning IQ achievement score

lifePATH’s vision is to foster belonging and a diverse community where neurodiverse students have equitable opportunities for academic, social, and career growth.

Students in lifePATH develop independence, exercise self-determination, increase knowledge of college-level academic expectations, practice the social expectations necessary for success in the adult world, and engage in opportunities for career exploration.

lifePATH students are selected as part of a cohort model. Students enter the program together as a peer group and remain together for at least two years. The cohort provides students with the structure and support needed to increase independence and social interactions. The cohort model also promotes community and a sense of belonging.

Students in lifePATH participate in Campus RAMP and community internships, where they bring skills learned in the classroom into the work environment. Beginning in year 2, Campus RAMP focuses on mentoring and job shadowing activities. In year 4, the community internship provides community-based work experience that allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the lifePATH courses and the Campus RAMP to the business environment. Mentors for Campus RAMP and sites for the community internship are selected through a collaborative process and are meant to help students establish transferable skills that can be applied to their career goals.

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.

PROGRAM SCALE: Yes, we do have plans to change the program within the next two years.

APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 178

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

WEBSITE TO APPLY: lonestar.edu/lifePATH

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: The average lifePATH Occupational and Life Skills Associates (OLSA) course completion rate ranges from 88-92%.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: First Year Foundations Division, lifePATH Department

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Anne Ginnett at anne.m.ginnett@lonestar.edu or 281-655-3607